Posts from August 2012

Brewing beer is hard work and it has been said that a Pilsner is one of the more difficult styles of beer to brew. But what really is the craft of brewing a Pilsner? Erica Graholm, Steam Whistle Brewer, discusses the craftsmanship and dedication she devotes when brewing a batch of Steam Whistle: I love to meet other brewers and talk about what they are brewing. The craft beer scene is exploding, and it’s an exciting time to be a part of it. Many creative brewers are pushing the boundaries of flavour by working with new ingredients, creating new styles, […]

You may have heard the news that Ontario Craft Brewers have teamed up to host a downtown Toronto beer festival in the Roundhouse Park. The Ontario Craft Brewers wanted to re-kindle and keep alive the spirit of traditional brewing with smaller batches, artisanal styles, quality ingredients, all-natural and undiluted beers…. and so the Roundhouse Craft Beer Festival was born. This is a special festival for long-time beer fans and those newly discovering the craft beer movement to sample offerings from local producers, specifically Steam Whistle Brewing, King Brewery, Nickel Brook Brewing, Mill St. Brewery, Grand River Brewing, Wellington County Brewery, Black Oak Brewing, Great Lakes Brewery, and Flying […]